About me
I am a Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist specialising in emotional development and life transitions from infancy through young adulthood.
My aim is to offer space to pause, think, and be understood, where difference, difficulty, and experience can be held in mind, and a deeper sense of self can begin to emerge.
My Approach
As a clinician, my approach is grounded in relational and psychoanalytic thinking, with a focus on child development and the emotional life of each individual.
I work with infants, children, young people, and young adults (up to the age of 25), as well as with parents and caregivers. My work draws on different perspectives, including emotional and cognitive development, while holding in mind neurodiversity and intersectionality, and the uniqueness of each person’s experience.
Seeking Help and Support
There are experiences in life that can feel difficult to carry alone. You may notice feelings of anxiety, low mood, or a sense of being stuck, without always knowing why.
For parents, there may be a growing concern about a child, even when it is hard to put into words what feels different.
Beginning therapy can feel like a significant step. You do not need to have everything figured out. We can begin with whatever feels most present.
Experiences of loss, disruption, or early difficulty can leave lasting emotional traces, shaping how we feel about ourselves and relate to others.
These experiences are not always expressed directly. They may appear in patterns, in relationships, or, for young children, through play and behaviour.
Our work would unfold at a pace that feels manageable, allowing space for understanding to develop over time.
The Initial Session
Taking the first step towards therapy is not always easy, and it is completely understandable to feel uncertain at this stage.
The initial session is an opportunity for us to meet and begin to think together about what has brought you, or your child, to therapy. We will explore your concerns, what you are hoping for, and how we might work together to support you or your child.
It is also a space for you to get a sense of how it feels to meet and whether this feels like the right fit.
Why psychotherapy can help
At times, you might find yourself feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of how to make sense of what you are going through. This can be especially true during periods of change, such as university, where pressures, relationships, and questions about identity can feel intense.
You may be struggling with anxiety, low mood, self-doubt, or a sense of not quite belonging. It might feel hard to keep up with expectations, your own or others’, or to understand why certain patterns keep repeating in relationships or in how you feel about yourself.
Psychotherapy offers a space where we can begin to think about these experiences together. In being heard and understood, things can start to feel more manageable. Over time, what feels confusing or overwhelming can begin to make more sense, opening up the possibility for change.
For parents, there may also be a growing concern about your child, or uncertainty about how best to support them. Therapy can offer a space to think together about your child’s emotional world, helping to deepen understanding and strengthen your relationship.
This is a process we move through together, at a pace that feels manageable, allowing space for reflection, understanding, and change.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a qualified Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist, registered with the Association of Child Psychotherapists (ACP), and trained at the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust. My training brought together in-depth clinical work with babies, children, young people, and families, alongside a strong engagement with emotional development and the therapeutic process.
I have worked across NHS Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), including parent–infant services, schools, and services for young people. I am currently working at the Brent Centre for Young People, where I have had the opportunity to support young adults within a university setting, alongside my work with adolescents and families. Across these settings, I have supported individuals with a range of emotional difficulties, including trauma and neurodivergence.
Alongside my clinical work, I have contributed to professional writing on infant mental health and parent-infant relationships, including a contribution to the book How to Find Your Baby by Dilys Daws, Alexandra de Rementeria.
My work is shaped by a sensitivity to difference, identity, and belonging. Having lived and worked in the UK for several years, I am aware of the experience of feeling different, of navigating cultural expectations, and of the wish to feel understood and accepted. This informs my work with individuals and families from diverse cultural, social, and religious backgrounds, in a way that feels respectful, thoughtful, and attuned.
Areas I Work With
I support children, young people, young adults, and families with a range of emotional and psychological difficulties, including anxiety, low mood, relational challenges, trauma, and questions of identity and belonging.
I also have experience working with neurodivergence, including ADHD and autism, as well as difficulties related to school, university, and life transitions.
For younger children, concerns are often expressed through behaviour, play, and relationships, and I work closely with parents and caregivers to support understanding and development.
Member organisations
The ACP is the registering body for NHS trained Child and Adolescent Psychotherapists. ACP members undergo a minimum 6 year training; two years at Masters level then 4 years full-time clinical in the NHS qualifying in a Doctorate Level course. Full members are able to work with neonates, mothers & babies, parents & toddlers, primary school age children & adolescents. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I do not focus on diagnosis alone, but on understanding the individual experience behind these difficulties.
These may include:
- Anxiety, worry, and feelings of being overwhelmed
- Low mood, depression, and difficulties with self-esteem
- Challenges in relationships, including family and peer relationships
- Difficulties with emotional regulation, anger, or withdrawal
- Experiences of trauma, loss, or early disruption
- Questions around identity, belonging, and difference
- Neurodivergence, including ADHD and autism
- Academic pressures, exam anxiety, and difficulties at school or university
- Eating difficulties and concerns around body image
- Self-harm and struggles with managing intense feelings
For younger children, concerns may be expressed through:
- Changes in behaviour or emotional responses
- Difficulties with sleep, separation, or transitions
- Challenges in play, communication, or relationships
I also work with parents and caregivers who may be seeking support in understanding their child’s emotional world and development.
Therapies offered
Fees
£90.00 - £120.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Individual therapy (50 minutes): £90
Parent sessions: £100
Parent–infant sessions: £120
I currently offer sessions online.
Concessions
I offer a limited number of reduced-fee spaces for those on lower incomes, including students and trainees, key workers, those who are unemployed, and refugees.
Please feel free to get in touch to discuss this further.
